Organizations say food pantries in Iowa see record use

The leaders of food assistance groups in Iowa say they’re seeing record numbers at the state’s food pantries. A network of 14 central Iowa food pantries served 30,000 people in November — the highest number in the organization’s 50 year history. Blake Willadsen (WILL-add-sen) is a spokesman for the Des Moines Area Religious Council. “We’ve […]

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Donald Schmitt, 92, Storm Lake

Donald Schmitt, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa died March 25, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral

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